Have you ever sung along to the radio on a sunny day or in the car as you travel alone? Do you sing in the bathroom and enjoy the way the sound echoes off the tiled surfaces? Have you ever sung a child to sleep? Singing releases endorphins, feel-good hormones for pleasure. It uses the …
New informative, monthly social pregnancy club aims to empower mums to be and build a community. Local doula, Jane Wallington and private midwife, Cecile Davidson, are on a mission to bring together local mummies to be, in order to create a community for fun learning, sharing, friendships, support and more. “Being pregnant is a time …
Report on the Open Meeting of the Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens, 3rd Dec 2019, Royston Town Hall The meeting was attended by approximately 60 members of the public who heard presentations from the Conservators as well as Robert Law (who grazes the Heath) and the Friends of Therfield Heath. Topics covered included fundraising, …
After the devastating fire of 9th December 2018, the congregation at St. John’s in Royston have decided to view the necessity to refurbish as an opportunity. The building had several issues, for example, accessibility of the toilets, and heating and lighting issues. While the insurance will pay for cleaning and reinstating, it will not pay …
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MOVEMENTS… by Annabel McCraith Winner of the Curwens Solicitors Young Artist of the Year Award. 1st prize winner in the RAS Young Artist Awards. This exciting new solo exhibition showcases the variety of artwork created by Annabel McCraith, a talented young painter, photographer and textile designer from Bassingbourn. Annabel is an aspiring fashion designer and …
Burns Night is a celebration of the life and poetry of the Scotsman Robert Burns, whom the Burns Road estate in Royston is named after. Burns Suppers are a true Scottish spectacle. After a few speeches, an Address tae the Haggis is recited with the speaker plunging his knife into the haggis to open it …
After over 80 years as a garage, South Cambs Motors in Station Road Melbourn closed its doors for the very last time on Saturday 21st of December. Citing severe competition from modern technology as its reason for closing there is now plenty of speculation as to this important village site’s future. Terry Dashwood, whose family …
Stevie Kuch from local CrossFit Gym, CrossFit Royston, has qualified for the European Championships taking place in February 2020. Stevie placed 42 out of 100 in her category for the qualifying rounds, to secure her place in the finals. “It’s been awesome to see Stevie finally get the rewards she deserves, she has been with …
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The weather smiled on the annual Royston Christmas Trail around Royston Town Centre on Saturday. The popular event, organised as part of the season’s Festive activities in the Town, drew extra crowds this year with families touring the streets seeking out the ten reindeer hidden in shop windows, and on the Market stalls. They were …
The annual ‘Turn On To Christmas’ event at the Melbourn Community Hub last Saturday was acclaimed the most successful of its kind so far. The illuminating occasion, a seasonal spread of entertainment and happiness, organised jointly between the Hub team and the village Fete Committee, exceeded all expectations, combining local crafters with activity tables, and …
Ramblers in South Cambs and North Herts are gearing up for the ever-popular Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks, which takes place this year from Friday 20th December to Sunday 5th January. Stag Walkers are joining Ramblers groups across the UK in inviting people to join them for a free festive walk. The walks will give …
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Members of CrossFit Royston and Fighting Fit Royston completed an epic 24hr Fitness Challenge (Dinosaur day for Duchenne) over the weekend of the 30th November to raise money and awareness for Duchenne Disease, a severe type of muscular dystrophy. ‘Each year we do a couple of Fitness events to raise money and awareness for local …
